Drilling Operations Supervisor

Patterson-UTI Drilling: The New Standard for Drilling Performance

Drill safer, smarter, and faster with Patterson-UTI Drilling's comprehensive fleet of pad-capable rigs featuring advanced walking systems to enhance your operations so you can reach your apex.

The Equipment and Yard Supervisor (EYS) reports to and receives day-to-day work and project direction from the Senior Technical Manager and supports assigned regional operations. The EYS works closely with the operations team and proactively assists in achieving objectives within the Company's procedural guidelines.

• Inventory Management: Ensure all material and equipment transactions within the region are completed in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Capital Project Requests: Initiate Capital Project Requests (CPRs) for required equipment when applicable.
• Rig and Yard Planning: Implement processes and procedures to facilitate rig and yard inventory planning in order to maintain accurate and current equipment status, location, and availability.
• Material and Equipment Records: Maintain and report on material and equipment records in Oracle EBS.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Initiate collaborative efforts by sharing key learnings, effective processes, and best practices with peers at the regional and Company level.
• Compliance and Safety: Track and report on compliance with equipment certification requirements. Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of Company-owned/operated equipment in the yard in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Yard Maintenance: Maintain the yard work site with a clean and orderly appearance at all times in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Equipment Storage: Ensure all equipment stored in the yard is in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive Shop, Yard, and Office Inspection: Conduct a Comprehensive Shop, Yard, and Office inspection and audit monthly, ensuring the timely correction of all non-conformities.
• Inventory Control: Ensure that processes and procedures are implemented and revised as necessary to maintain inventory control at all times of all capital and non-capital assets.
• Rig and Yard Inventories: Create and conduct rig and yard inventories for the Region, validating and reconciling material both physically and within the systems in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and within designated timeframes.
• Drill Pipe Lost or Downgraded: Initiate the billing process for Drill Pipe Lost or Downgraded as required.
• Tubular Inventory: Maintain both the physical and electronic system counts for tubular inventory for the Regions as movement occurs.

• Safety and Physical Demands: Safely navigate drilling rig work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal rig operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather).
• Travel and Work Environment: Travel to visit drilling rig work sites and support business units; occasionally requires extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area.
• Lifting and Carrying: Lift and carry 20 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces.
• Physical Abilities: Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas.
• Hand and Power Tools: Utilize a variety of hand and power tools to demonstrate a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools.
• Vision and Hearing: Use vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch for, and report ongoing work activities to co-workers and third parties. Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems.
• Memory and Spatial Orientation: Accurately recall of information over short and long-term memory. Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Communication and Problem-Solving: Demonstrate clear communication skills and ability to promptly give and follow directions when working with others. Immediately respond to emergency situations. Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times.
• Computer Skills: Work in an office environment including entering and managing data related to EAM processes and appropriate metrics into electronic databases (e.g. computer workstation). Proficiency with written and oral communication. Must possess intermediate to advanced level computer skills with a proven ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications, e.g. MS Word, Power Point, Project, Visio, Excel etc. and other MS software applications to drive efficiency in productivity.
• Inventory Management Knowledge: Possess knowledge and experience in inventory management.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Must be able to accurately enter and manage data related to EAM processes and report on appropriate metrics based on information maintained within the database (e.g. computer workstation). Must have good interpersonal and communication skills including ability to interact productively with coworkers and third parties.

• Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, third parties, and stakeholders.
• Develops Self and Others: Demonstrated ability to develop self and others through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Builds Effective Teams: Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams to achieve business objectives.
• Courageous Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead with courage, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
• Managing Vision and Purpose: Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate the company's vision and purpose.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to understand and apply business principles and practices.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrated ability to drive results and achieve business objectives.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to focus on customer needs and deliver high-quality products and services.
• Decision Quality: Demonstrated ability to make high-quality decisions that drive business results.

• Education: High school diploma, certificate or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years oil field equipment and capable of identifying different assets associated to the maintenance repair facilities.
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to drive a company vehicle and meet the requirements of the company vehicle use agreement and driving policy.
• Location: Live within a 2-hour driving distance to the yard or be willing to relocate to the assigned area.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Experience: 5+ years' experience in oil field services or a related industry.
• Oracle EAM Experience: 2+ years working experience in Oracle Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or other Oracle Applications is preferred.
• Managerial Experience: Previous managerial experience.
• Asset Management Experience: Previous work experience in a maintenance and/or asset management system.
• Purchasing and Shipping Experience: Previous work experience in purchasing or shipping and receiving.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills is essential.